Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. reported net revenue of $602 million for its fourth quarter of fiscal 2017 ended June 24, 2017, a 4% increase from the $581 million revenue recorded in the prior quarter, and a 6% increase from the same quarter of last year.
Tunc Doluca, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "The June quarter marked the third consecutive quarter in our return to year-over-year growth, led by double-digit increases in Industrial and Automotive. Through solid execution in our manufacturing strategy, we exceeded our profitability targets and demonstrated strong earnings power and cash flow growth." Mr. Doluca continued, "Today, we are announcing a 9% increase in our dividend, reflecting our continued commitment to return cash to shareholders and confidence in our long-term outlook."
Based on Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), diluted earnings per share in the June quarter was $0.57. The results were affected by pre-tax special items which primarily consisted of $13 million in charges related to acquisitions and $3 million in charges related to restructuring activities. GAAP earnings per share, excluding special items was $0.63.
At the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017, total cash, cash equivalents and short term investments were $2.74 billion, an increase of $589 million from the prior quarter.
The Company's 90-day backlog at the beginning of the September 2017 quarter was $389 million. Based on the beginning backlog and expected turns, our results for the September 2017 quarter are forecast to be as follows:
- Revenue: $555 to $595 million
- Gross Margin: 63% to 66% GAAP (65% to 68% excluding special items)
- EPS: $0.48 to $0.54 GAAP ($0.52 to $0.58 excluding special items)
Maxim Integrated's business outlook does not include the potential impact of any special items related to restructuring activity, acquisitions, or other business combinations that may be completed during the quarter.
Our Board of Directors approved a 9% increase in the quarterly dividend and a new share repurchase authorization of $1 billion. A cash dividend of $0.36 per share will be paid on September 14, 2017, to stockholders of record on August 31, 2017.
